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S 2398 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Sustainable Highways Innovation Act

Summary
Sustainable Highways Innovation Act This bill specifies that alternative fueling infrastructure, renewable energy generation facilities, electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure, and broadband infrastructure and conduits are utility facilities for purposes of accommodations within a right-of-way on a federal-aid highway. The bill also encourages states to implement certain vegetation management practices (e.g., increased mowing heights and planting pollinator-friendly habitats) along such rights-of-way.
Issues: ✓ EnergySupports EnergyClassifies renewable energy infrastructure as utility facilities, enabling easier deployment and supporting clean energy expansion through right-of-way accommodations.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEncourages renewable energy infrastructure and pollinator-friendly vegetation management, promoting conservation and clean energy deployment.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClassifies broadband infrastructure as utility facilities, facilitating deployment and expanding internet access per bill's explicit provisions.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill designates sustainable infrastructure (alternative fueling, renewables) as utility facilities on highways, promoting eco-friendly transportation solutions within transportation infrastructure.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2021
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Introduced Jul 20, 2021 Last action Jul 20, 2021
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Jul 20, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Jul 20, 2021
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Jon Ossoff
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